Artificial Intelligence

PhocusWire’s in-depth coverage of generative AI including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and other solutions and how they are being used across the travel industry.

Gen AI is transforming the travel industry by enabling new levels of automation, personalization and decision-making. From AI-powered chat interfaces to dynamic content creation and predictive analytics, PhocusWire explores the growing influence of generative and agentic AI in travel—and what it means for suppliers, intermediaries, and travelers alike.

How AI tools are reshaping travel and tourism operations

Our coverage tracks how travel companies are implementing AI across customer service, marketing, product development, and internal workflows. Whether it's conversational commerce, itinerary generation, or fraud detection, generative AI is unlocking new operational efficiencies and guest experiences throughout the industry.

 

Travel Marketing AI Summit London
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Travel Marketing AI Summit London
September 8, 2026
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Kayak for Business adds 3 AI capabilities
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Kayak for Business adds 3 AI capabilities
By Abby Crotty | July 28, 2026
The capabilities, including trip building and trip support tools and an agent-to-agent connector, launch July 31. Read More
AI hits its stride: 5 takeaways for travel leaders
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AI hits its stride: 5 takeaways for travel leaders
By Phocuswright Research | July 28, 2026
More than half of U.S. travelers have now used AI to plan, book or navigate a trip, and expectations are climbing just as fast.  Read More
The travel startup funding deals and acquisitions that stood out in Q2
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The travel startup funding deals and acquisitions that stood out in Q2
By Linda Fox | July 28, 2026
The appetite for travel startup funding was limited in Q2, with more activity in mergers and acquisitions. Read More
Hospitality executives on foundations before AI, industry readiness
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Hospitality executives on foundations before AI, industry readiness
By Linda Fox | July 27, 2026
Executives from Cendyn HomeToGo and Penta Hotels discussed the impact of AI on hospitality marketing at Phocuswright Europe 2026. Read More
Agoda CPO Ittai Chorev on the push into real-time travel updates, AI search
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Agoda CPO Ittai Chorev on the push into real-time travel updates, AI search
By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WiT | July 24, 2026
The OTA expanded language support for flight-related chat queries to include Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Thai, Indonesion and support for Hong Kong-based users. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: American Airlines, Spotnana, Hostaway and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: American Airlines, Spotnana, Hostaway and more...
By PhocusWire | July 24, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Google fined €890M by European regulator in DMA breaches
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Google fined €890M by European regulator in DMA breaches
By Linda Fox | July 23, 2026
In its decision, the commission said the search giant gives its own services more prominence in search by using, for example, “enhanced visuals and filters.” Read More
Visiting Media, HotelPORT partner to help hotels improve content across digital channels
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Visiting Media, HotelPORT partner to help hotels improve content across digital channels
By Abby Crotty | July 23, 2026
The companies plan to audit OTA listings, brand websites, event content and immersive experiences to identify opportunities for improvement.   Read More
Aer Lingus employee wins AI challenge with hotel concierge for standby flyers
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Aer Lingus employee wins AI challenge with hotel concierge for standby flyers
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2026
An Aer Lingus digital product manager won RouteStack’s AI build challenge with StandByStay, a hotel concierge for airline employees flying standby. Read More
13% is the number that explains why OTAs need hotels to keep working
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13% is the number that explains why OTAs need hotels to keep working
By Phocuswright Research | July 23, 2026
This report is part of the U.S. Travel Market Report 2026 series, which includes matching essentials on airlines, hotels, car rental, cruise and packaged travel. Read More
How travel booking is moving from search to intent
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How travel booking is moving from search to intent
By PhocusWire | July 22, 2026
Erez Bousso, founder and CEO of Move, speaks with Phocuswright’s Mitra Sorrells about intent-based travel commerce, AI booking infrastructure and how travel may move beyond traditional search. Read More
Loveholidays' ambitions in the growing packaged travel market
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Loveholidays' ambitions in the growing packaged travel market
By Linda Fox | July 22, 2026
Loveholidays head of strategy Isabella Cheng discusses dynamic packaging growth and AI usage in an interview in the PhocusWire studio at Phocuswright Europe 2026. Read More
AI's success in travel hinges on human involvement
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AI's success in travel hinges on human involvement
By Morgan Hines | July 22, 2026
Behavioral science plays into how travelers and travel company teams take to AI, and a human touch is necessary for success. Read More
Mindtrip targets DMOs with AI visibility tool
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Mindtrip targets DMOs with AI visibility tool
By Linda Fox | July 21, 2026
The Answer Intelligence solution enables DMOs to create content optimized for AI discovery, helping destinations to increase their visibility. Read More